The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer Can Go From Flat To Fully Charged In Just 9 Minutes
Xiaomi has launched the new Redmi Note 12 Explorer smartphone, which is basically the same as the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus phone launched at the same time. The main reason why the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is making headlines is not its huge 200MP primary camera sensor, but because it is the first device to support Xiaomi's new 210W charging technology, which will power the device up in just 9 minutes. .
We've already discussed why you should be concerned about fast charging and what 150W fast charging actually means. Companies like Realme have already introduced 150W charging technologies, and OPPO has SuperVOOC at MWC 2022 - the standard that was introduced at 240W.
You read correctly. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer is among the first devices to fully charge in less than 10 minutes thanks to the new 210W charging technology (via GSMArena ), which charges the device with Xiaomi's charging solution. The preferred method for the USB-C PD (USB-C Power Delivery) standard.
The device charges at 70W from 20V to 3.5A, and there are three channels designed to deliver up to 100W of power to ensure stable and safe charging performance. Using this method, Xiaomi can pump 210W of power into the device and charge it in record time.
Xiaomi is able to charge from 0 to 100% in 9 minutes, and after just 5 minutes, the phone is charged to 66%. In comparison, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus supports 120W wired charging, which can go from a steady level to 100% in just 19 minutes. It should be noted that the Redmi Note 12 Explorer has a 4,300 mAh battery, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has a slightly larger 5,000 mAh battery.
Xiaomi also uses a GaN charger that allows the Power Brick to be completely compact and compact. It uses a 1m cable with an E-Mark chip to ensure that it can only be used with approved devices. Unspecified devices can be charged at a maximum of 65W using the USB PD method. It should also be noted that the 210W charging solution also works in countries with 110V sockets.
The new USB Power Delivery standard allows charging at 50V at 5A and supports fast wired charging at 240W, leaving room for some safety considerations.
As for the rest of the specs, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus are basically identical. Both devices have a large screen of 6.67 inches FHD +, 120 Hz OLED, HDR10 + and Dolby Vision. The devices have a selfie camera hole with a 16-megapixel sensor.
Inside, the devices are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset based on a 6nm process, and both support 5G and LTE connectivity. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, but the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus also has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of extra storage.
As for the rear cameras, both phones have a 200MP f/1.7 primary sensor with PDAF and OIS. It also has an 8MP f/1.9 wide sensor and a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor. There is an optical fingerprint sensor under the screen and both phones are IP53 water and dust resistant.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer is available starting today for CNY 2,400 (~$330) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus priced at CNY 2,200 (~$308) in China. Unfortunately, we don't know if either of these devices will be available outside of China, so we'll let you know when they arrive in other regions.
